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How to Say ‘Especially’ in German

Besonders gern

buh-ZON-ders gearn

[buh-ZON-ders gearn]

Phrase Breakdown

Besonders

[buh-ZON-ders]

especially

Adverb used to emphasize a particular focus or preference.

Example

Mich interessieren besonders digitale Projekte.

I am especially interested in digital projects.

gern

[gearn]

gladly

Used with 'hätte' to sound natural and polite, like 'would gladly like' meaning 'would like'.

Example

An der Kasse sage ich: Ich hätte gern einen Cappuccino.

At the register I say: I would like a cappuccino.

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